Looking for the best dog-friendly Airbnbs in Minnesota? Well, you've come to the right place. The editors at BringFido have dedicated themselves to digging up the most dog-friendly Airbnbs in The North Star State, as well as the rest of the country.
Read on to learn about some of the Minnesota Airbnbs that topped our list this year.
The eye-catching color scheme of this fresh and vibrant home in northeast Minneapolis is bound to grab your pup’s attention when he first walks in. With seven bedrooms and multiple designer kitchens and bathrooms, there’s room for the whole pack to sprawl out in style on the hardwood floor at Minnesota’s most luxurious dog-friendly Airbnb. Enjoy morning coffee on the swinging hammock in one of the communal areas or on the porch overlooking the neighborhood. Then take a walk through peaceful surroundings with your pooch.
Couples can say “I do” to a postnuptial vacation at the Honeymoon House on the shores of Lake Superior. Minnesota’s most romantic pet-friendly Airbnb features sweeping lake views from all three bedrooms, a creek and bridge, trails that wind around wildflower and berry patches, and two private pebble beaches. When you’re finished playing in the water and exploring the natural surroundings, heated floors will warm Fido’s paws inside the beautifully decorated home.
Step back in time with a vacation at The Maynard Cabin in Long Prairie. This historic home was constructed over 150 years ago by a homesteader after the Civil War. Nowadays, it invites guests to enjoy an off-grid getaway lit by kerosene lanterns. Inside Minnesota’s best budget- and dog-friendly Airbnb, you’ll find a completely functioning kitchen, wood stove, and comfortable living room downstairs, as well as two antique beds with new mattresses upstairs. Beyond the front door, feel free to explore more than 40 acres of untouched land with your best friend.
Experience the joys of camping without having to drive or set up when you stay at this spacious RV near Park Rapids. Situated on a private one-acre lot in a residential neighborhood, you’ll be close to attractions like Itasca State Park. Minnesota’s best dog-friendly RV Airbnb rental sleeps four to six people with two TVs, a microwave, a gas stove and a refrigerator. There’s also an outdoor area with a gas grill and comfortable patio chairs. Your furry family members will even have their own private window in the RV where they can watch deer and other wildlife.
Friendly dogs who don’t mind sharing space with two large pups will be swept away by the beauty and seclusion of Crow River Barn in Belgrade. Big groups can learn all about a working farm at Feathered Acres Learning Farm, or just chill out and enjoy the countryside. Minnesota’s most unique dog-friendly Airbnb makes use of the space to accommodate more people and offers a queen bed, sofa sleeper, and a single bed dining table. The barn also has a bathroom and full kitchen with a microwave and oven, WiFi, and a fireplace. Guests can explore the property on bicycles provided or on foot.
Furry hobbits will enjoy a stay at this Treehouse Stargazer Cabin with a Lord of the Rings theme. Surrounded by woods and fields, you’ll feel like you’re in another land during your stay at Minnesota’s best dog-friendly Airbnb treehouse. The home interior features a spiral staircase, lots of windows, a small kitchen, and a bathroom. There’s also a deck overlooking the fields, a covered area for grilling and relaxing, and a dumbwaiter so you won’t have to carry your bags up the stairs. Guests will enjoy shared spaces like a fenced garden and hot tub with the property’s Wizard Cottage.
Pack your bags for a weekend getaway at Mossy Hollow Cove on Lake Superior. This idyllic cabin offers spectacular views of the lake through a wall of windows, rocking Adirondack chairs on the deck overlooking the water and a fire pit in the backyard. If you’re looking for outdoor fun during your stay at Minnesota’s best dog-friendly waterfront Airbnb, there are several neighborhood hikes and a canoe to take paddling on calm summer days. Canine guests are welcome with prior approval.
Stylle Hytte, which translates to ‘Quiet Cabin’ in Norwegian, is an eye-catching Nordic-inspired home. Located in Brook Park, an hour north of the Twin Cities, on five private acres, the home welcomes guests to wander along wooded trails that lead from the house down to the riverfront. Unwind inside Minnesota’s best dog-friendly Airbnb cabin rental which features a cozy living room with high ceilings, huge windows and a real wood fireplace. In true Nordic style, there’s even an outdoor electric barrel sauna.
There’s no need for Fido to sneak into the neighbor’s shed to experience a barn stay. The Barn on Mille Lacs in Wahkon provides a quintessential farm stay for pups and people alike. Snap a picture of your pooch next to the 1950 John Deere Tractor in front of the barn before you head inside Minnesota’s best dog-friendly Airbnb farm stay. Once indoors you’ll find a beautifully renovated interior with hardwood flooring and light-filled rooms. Outside, there’s a lake to play in and kayaks and a pontoon available to rent. For more outdoor adventures, head to nearby Father Hennepin State Park for a walk through the hardwood forests on pet-friendly hiking trails.
The Gopher State is yet another place with a pet-friendly schoolhouse available on Airbnb. Located in Afton’s Historic Village, this brick schoolhouse was built in 1867 and has been tastefully renovated for people and pups to enjoy. The schoolhouse lives on in certain parts of Minnesota’s spookist dog-friendly Airbnb like the foyer’s two doors that were once separate entrances for boys and girls. Outside, there’s a grassy relief area that Fido can visit if he gets his hall pass from the old headmaster inside.
If you want to experience what it's like to stay in a dog house, this tiny A-frame on Ironton Island has similar proportions. Outdoorsy folk and their furry best friends will relish this stylish little home that overlooks more than 20 acres of wetlands, islands and trees. In addition to hiking, Mountain biking mutts can join their owners on a ride around the surrounding bike trails. Minnesota’s best rustic dog-friendly Airbnb features a couple of camp beds, a camping stove, camping chairs and a mosquito screen, and guests share a bathroom with another pet-friendly A-frame on the property.
For a melodic stay in Rochester, book the laidback Rhythm and Snooze. Decorated with vinyl records on the walls, Minnesota’s best themed dog-friendly Airbnb is a great place for “crate diggers” to put their feet up and relax while surrounded by the thing they love most. This budget-friendly basement apartment has hardwood floors throughout and makes a great crash pad for anybody visiting southeastern Minnesota with a mutt. If you don’t feel like cooking, grab a brew and a bite at nearby Forager Brewery & Kutzky Market.
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